Nursery Childcare is offered on Sunday mornings in
the nursery (Room 12a) for children under the age of two. Mary Grover and other loving
volunteers staff our nursery.
Sunday School (During school year)
First United Methodist Church offers a variety of Sunday
School options for children.
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Preschool (Ages 2 - 3) in Room 12b
Age 4 - K in Room 11
Grades 1-6 in Fellowship Hall - North End
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Preschool (Ages 2 - 3) in Room 12b
Ages 4-K in Room 11
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Children's Choir -
Fellowship Hall - South End
11:00 a.m. - Noon
Preschool
(Ages 2 - 3) in Room 12b
Ages 4-K in Room 11
 First
United Methodist is please to offer The Sunday Shop, a program for children
Grades 1-4, which is set in a 1950's soda shop. This upbeat
program uses music, live actors, puppetry, and multimedia to present the
Bible lesson in a large group setting. During small group time the children
are divided by age groups for deeper discussion of the Bible lesson.
Grades 5-6 - Solid Rock Cafe - Rising House Basement
Volunteer Application
If you
are interested in serving in any area of the Children's Ministry (Sunday
School teachers, nursery care providers, Vacation Bible School volunteers,
etc.) you need to complete the
Volunteer Application form and return it to the First United
Methodist Church.
Newsletter for Parents
ParentLink, a useful
resource for parents, is now available. It includes ideas for building
better parent-child relationships, suggestions on current issues on raising
children and our current calendar of events for the month. Check it
out!
Vacation Bible School
Each summer we offer a five-day experience for children age 3 through Grade
6. Next year Vacation Bible school will be held July 13-17, 2009.
Check back here in the spring to find out how to register as a participant
or volunteer.
Children's Music
 FUMC offers quality Christian musical activities for children. All group are designed to provide a fun experience while offering Christian nurturing. Visit our
music pages to find out more. Short Term Classes
- Special Activities
Throughout the year short term classes and special activities are offered.
Children may participate in a range of activities designed specially for
their age group. Listed below is a short description on a few of the
opportunities available.
Learning to Use My Bible
A class designed for children in Grades 3 - 6 to become
familiar with their Bibles and how to use them.
Created By God
 A
class that addresses many of the questions that older elementary girls and
boys have about their physical development and growing awareness of
sexuality in reference to the biblical foundation.
Beautiful in God's Eyes
Thirteen-week Bible study class for girls in grades 4-6. The study contrasts
the world's standard of beauty, which can lead to poor self-image, with
God's standards, which include courage, leadership, loyalty, service,
worship and prayer. The girls will be involved in active learning, prayer
and service as they grow spiritually.
In Wisdom and Stature
Thirteen-week Bible study for boys in grades 4 - 6. The study begins with a
lesson that helps boys understand that God looks at our hearts, not at our
outward appearance. The lessons that follow focus on eleven different men,
whose stories are found in the Bible, and will emphasize the characteristics
that made each of these men a man of God.
Summer Fun Days
The Children and Family Ministries Council is pleased to offer special
activities during the summer for kids entering grades 3-7.
United Methodist Summer Camps Many different types of camps are available through the United Methodist Camps. Information regarding dates and types of camps is available starting in March. Check with the Christian Education Office for further information. Stewardship Celebration
 We offer different opportunities to learn about the importance of stewardship. We give the children their own envelopes in which they can make their own donations to the church. We also have special projects throughout the year such as UNICEF, Six for Survival, Habitat for Humanity, Lithuania Cow Project, and One Great Hour of Sharing. Girl Scouts
Several troops meet at various times and locations during the month. The program is designed for school-aged girls, and is open to all who wish to join. You do not need to be a member of First United Methodist Church to participate. If you would like additional information please contact the church, 740-653-3330.
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